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Awakan

3.0 star property
Family-friendly ryokan with a nearby private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Luxury Japanese Room with a twin-bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Located in Sumoto Onsen, Awakan features an indoor mineral hot spring and round-the-clock public bath. Families appreciate the playground, arcade room, and children's pool, while adults can relax at the poolside bar with complimentary WiFi access.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Yunagi Japanese Style Room-MiddleFloor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Yunagi Japanese Style Room, Top Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Yunagi Superior Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Yunagi Superior Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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Shioji Japanese Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shioji Japanese Style Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Style Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Japanese Room, 10 tatami mats | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, 10 tatami mats

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Standard Japanese Room, 8 tatami mats | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, 8 tatami mats

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located near a private beach, Awakan is in Sumoto Onsen, a neighborhood in Sumoto. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Setonaikai National Park and Aiya Falls, while Takataya Kahei Park and Takigawa Memorial Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Awaji World Park Onokoro and Awaji Farm Park England Hill. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.
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1053-17 Orodani, Sumoto, 6560023

What's nearby

  • Sumoto Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sumiyoshi Shrine - 1 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Awaji Farm Park England Hill - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Awaji World Park Onokoro - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Izanagi Shrine - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪お富 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪中華料理 きょうざ天国 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪活魚料理きた八 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪炭火焼肉 さかた - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪海鮮食堂魚増 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Awakan

Family-friendly ryokan near Setonaikai National Park
At Awakan, you can look forward to a poolside bar, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 24-hour public bath. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and kayaking. In addition to an arcade/game room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a children's club (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, karaoke, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in half-board (breakfast and dinner) rates for children 0-2 years old.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 for adults and JPY 2000 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Awajishima Kanko hotel Hyogo
Awajishima Kanko Hyogo
Awajishima Kanko hotel Sumoto
Awajishima Kanko Sumoto
Awajishima Kanko
Awakan Ryokan
Awakan Sumoto
Awakan Ryokan Sumoto
Awajishima Kanko Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Awakan have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Awakan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Awakan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Awakan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Awakan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Awakan located?

Located in Sumoto Onsen, this family-friendly Sumoto ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Setonaikai National Park and Sumiyoshi Shrine. Sumoto Castle is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Awakan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is kind
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

yusuke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

FUJISUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like foods and fishing.It locates good seaside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HIROYUKI

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

かい

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all it was a good facility to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMI

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

NOBUHARU

食事のボリュームが
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miyako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとても親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
公園もアクテビティも充実していて、子供も大人も楽しめる。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大浴場でリフレッシュできて、美味しいビュッフェを食べてきれいな海を眺めながら家族でゆっくり過ごすことができました。 スタッフの方々が優しくて素敵な笑顔に元気をもらいました。 ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KAZUHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIDEYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ともこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが親切で、いろいろな設備など充実していた。子供も楽しい施設で良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が　とても親切で　子供連れには　ありがたかったです！ また　お伺いさせてもらいたいです！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても素晴らしい体験でした♪
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ひなこ

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
釣りも楽しかったし、バイキングもわくわくしました。 よい思い出になりました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

しゅうと

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんが外国人の方も含めとても丁寧でした。釣り好きなら絶対楽しめる。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

みきよ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
両親を連れて利用しました。丁寧な対応に大変満足しました。サビキでアジも釣れて夕食のおかずにできた事も思い出がつくれました。また利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
外国人スタッフの方が数人おられましたがとても礼儀正しく親切に対応していただきました。 敷地内に釣りができるスペースがあったり子どもが楽しめるような工夫がたくさんしてあって驚きました。 夜の部屋食で少しペースが遅かったのが残念でしたがそれ以外はとても満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

しょうへい

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2回目の宿泊です。 ホテルの目の前から無料で24時間釣りができます。昼過ぎ、夜、朝と釣りをしましたが、それぞれで3匹程の釣果でした。前回は2時間程で10匹くらい釣れました。今回はスタッフさんが少なかったですが前回同様、とても親切でした。釣りやすい竿とそうではない竿とがあるので、釣れないときはスタッフさんに声をかけると良いと思います。 旅館はサウナ付きですが水風呂がないのが残念、、 夕食はビュッフェで、注文後に焼いてくれる淡路牛が美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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